This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Kurdish Politicians Talk About Post-Referendum Threats And Demands While many uncertainties remain about Iraqi Kurdistan’s referendum on independence, there is one thing that seems clear to the people on […]
By Mustafa Saadoun for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Three years after the world’s most popular sport was banned in Mosul by the Islamic State (IS), soccer has returned to the city the terrorist group had claimed as its capital. A soccer game between […]
This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Kirkuk’s Kurdish Governor: If Baghdad Blockades Us, ‘We Will Manage’ In an interview, the controversial governor of Kirkuk, Najmuddin Karim, talks about Baghdad’s attempts to fire him, military tensions and […]
By John Lee. Kuwait Energy has said that by focusing on its Iraqi operations, it is protected against oil price fluctuations, allowing it to sustain growth and a strong balance sheet even under volatile market conditions. In its Financial Statement for 1st Half 2017, the company says: "Our finances reflect the continued growth in the […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 28th Sept 2017). Please click here to download a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Note: ISX will be closed on Oct. 1, 2017 due to religious holiday, 10th Day of Muharram “Ashura”. The next trading session will be held […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Area Manager, World Vision National Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Programme Specialist, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Electrician, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Programme Analyst, Gender/GBV, Agency: UNFPA, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Consultancy, Researcher, Oxfam Berater Qudra Nord, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) ICLA Specialist, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Protection Adviser, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Emergency Response Team Leader, Relief International Protection Consultant, Relief International Sexual and Reproductive Health Trainer, Médecins du Monde […]
By John Lee. Insitu Inc., Bingen, Washington, has been awarded a $7,758,625 firm-fixed-price delivery order for the procurement of six ScanEagle unmanned aircraft systems, related support equipment, training, site activation, technical services, and data for the government of Iraq under the Foreign Military Sales program. Work will be performed in Baghdad, Iraq (67 percent); Bingen, […]
The Iraqi authorities and the staff of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held discussions in Amman from September 17 to 28, 2017 on the third review of Iraq’s 36-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). The IMF Executive Board approved the SBA on July 7, 2016 (See Press Release No. 16/321), and completed the second review on August […]
Social and Economic Integration of Youth Key for a Better Future for Iraq A new project will promote the social and economic inclusion of about 3,000 conflict-affected Iraqi youth by facilitating their engagement in youth-led community development activities, peacebuilding initiatives and micro-entrepreneurship projects. The Project is financed by a US$2.75 million Grant provided by the […]
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Citizens' Sentiment may be Softening toward Israel Some Iraqis are calling for closer relations with Israel, feeling a common bond of past persecution and a desire for […]
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 39 strikes consisting of 50 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday's strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria In Syria, coalition […]
